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Russia's use of convicts in military operations has become a significant aspect of the war against Ukraine. Recent reports have highlighted that prisoners, including those with serious criminal records, are often coerced into frontline duties with promises of amnesty. The Kremlin's decision to mobilize these individuals has led to societal unrest, especially when these ex-convicts return home, sometimes causing further violence. Additionally, controversial honors for such individuals have raised public anger. This strategy of staffing the military with convicts reflects Russia's need for manpower in a prolonged conflict, despite international criticism and internal dissatisfaction.
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Three amputee occupiers defy division commander, refuse to return to front: "So what now — are we supposed to die? Save us!". VIDEO Three amputee occupiers defy division commander, refuse to return to front: "So what now — are we supposed to die? Save us!". VIDEO Another scandal is unfolding in Russia’s occupying army, linked to the command’s brutal treatment of its own personnel. According to Censor.NET, three Russian servicemen who lost limbs as a result of combat in Ukraine recorded a desperate video address. 10 873 38

Ex-convicts from blocking detachment of Russia’s 54th Motorized Rifle Regiment drag captured deserter on chain: "We caught f#ggot, deserter! F#cking c#cksucker!". VIDEO Ex-convicts from blocking detachment of Russia’s 54th Motorized Rifle Regiment drag captured deserter on chain: "We caught f#ggot, deserter! F#cking c#cksucker!". VIDEO A video fragment showing the "combat" activity of a blocking detachment  from Russia’s 54th Motorized Rifle Regiment has been published online. 20 499 54 Previously in trend: Abuse and beatings in Russian army

Graves of SMO convicts in Russia: "They were just dumped. 2-3 in a pit. Thank you, Vladimir Vladimirovich, for our happy f#cking future!". VIDEO Graves of SMO convicts in Russia: "They were just dumped. 2-3 in a pit. Thank you, Vladimir Vladimirovich, for our happy f#cking future!". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Russian resident of Krolevtsy village, Primorsky Krai, filming a cemetery of "Special Military Operation" (SMO) convicts who were killed in Ukraine. 14 280 35 Previously in trend: War

Two buses with Russian prisoners on their way to war: "They took us by force. Guys are sad - no one wants to die for their Motherland. Everyone wants to go to prison to serve their sentence". VIDEO Two buses with Russian prisoners on their way to war: "They took us by force. Guys are sad - no one wants to die for their Motherland. Everyone wants to go to prison to serve their sentence". VIDEO A video was posted online showing a Russian prisoner filming a bus with his "colleagues" being sent to war. 11 754 36 Previously in trend: War Prisoners in Russian army

Russians are dissatisfied with honouring of "hero of smo" in town of Chebarkul: "We were afraid to go out because of this maniac! He killed woman, raped her, gouged out her eyes!". VIDEO Russians are dissatisfied with honouring of "hero of smo" in town of Chebarkul: "We were afraid to go out because of this maniac! He killed woman, raped her, gouged out her eyes!". VIDEO Residents of the town of Chebarkul in the Russian Chelyabinsk region are unhappy that a portrait of the "hero of smo" and local maniacal killer Denis Sinitsyn was placed on the memory alley in the centre of the town. 17 055 44 Previously in trend: War

Russia is forming assault units for war from prisoners with hepatitis - DIU Russia is forming assault units for war from prisoners with hepatitis - DIU The Kremlin has decided to form assault units from convicts with hepatitis B and C and send them to war against Ukraine. 2 358 27 Previously in trend: War

Russian man convicted of wife’s murder returns from war in Ukraine and stabs new girlfriend to death Russian man convicted of wife’s murder returns from war in Ukraine and stabs new girlfriend to death An ex-convict from Saratov, who was tried for the murder of his wife three years ago, returned from the war in Ukraine and stabbed his girlfriend to death. 12 563 60

Russia plans to release from trial for participation in war against Ukraine Russia plans to release from trial for participation in war against Ukraine The State Duma of the Russian Federation has adopted in the first reading a bill that provides that Russian defendants may be released from criminal prosecution if they sign a contract to participate in the war against Ukraine. 2 004 6 Previously in trend: War Mobilization in Russian Federation

Russia plans to close fifty colonies due to mass deployment of prisoners to war against Ukraine - NRC Russia plans to close fifty colonies due to mass deployment of prisoners to war against Ukraine - NRC The Russian Federation is planning to close at least 57 colonies due to the mobilisation of prisoners to the frontline in Ukraine. The premises of these prisons are empty. 2 196 18 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

Mobilised prisoners will serve in separate assault units - Maliuska Mobilised prisoners will serve in separate assault units - Maliuska The mobilised prisoners will serve in separate assault units of the Defence Forces. 7 064 50 Previously in trend: War

Russian invaders who returned from Ukraine have killed and injured more than 200 people in Russia over two years - Russian media Russian invaders who returned from Ukraine have killed and injured more than 200 people in Russia over two years - Russian media In two years, the number of victims of the Russian military who returned to Russia from Ukraine has exceeded two hundred, with more than 100 people killed and the rest seriously injured. 2 652 19

Seven occupant convicts come out of hiding and surrender. UAV VIDEO Seven occupant convicts come out of hiding and surrender. UAV VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia direction, three assault groups of six men from the 218th Tank Regiment of the 127th Motorized Rifle Division of the Russian Army tried in vain to seize Ukrainian positions near the village of Pryiutne. 16 313 30 Previously in trend: War

In Karelia, a convict who returned from war, together with a friend, killed 6 people and set fire to two houses. PHOTOS In Karelia, a convict who returned from war, together with a friend, killed 6 people and set fire to two houses. PHOTOS Ihor Sofonov, 37, and his friend were serving time for murder, robbery, rape and drugs. His friend was released from prison, and Sofonov was recruited and pardoned to go to war in Ukraine as part of Wagner PMC. After returning from war, Sofonov and his friend murdered five men and one woman, and burned down their houses to hide the crime. 26 329 66

PMC "Wagner" lost 20,000 prisoners in few months, - British intelligence PMC "Wagner" lost 20,000 prisoners in few months, - British intelligence According to British intelligence, in recent months, the "Wagner" PMC has lost 20,000 prisoners in the war, which is about half of all prisoners recruited in prisons. 1 909 15 Previously in trend: War Mobilization in Russian Federation

Prigozhin says that 5,000 Wagnerian convicts have already been released Prigozhin says that 5,000 Wagnerian convicts have already been released Wagner PMC founder Yevhen Prigozhin said that more than 5,000 Wagner members have been released on pardon after participating in war against Ukraine. 6 142 44 Previously in trend: War

Putin’s rewarded mercenary of PMC "Wagner" Gasparyan was sentenced to 7 years in a strict regime colony for armed robbery. VIDEO Putin’s rewarded mercenary of PMC "Wagner" Gasparyan was sentenced to 7 years in a strict regime colony for armed robbery. VIDEO On December 31, Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded medal "For Courage" for participation in war against Ukraine to "Wagner" Ike Gasparyan. However, PMC "Wagner" mercenary Ike Gasparyan, awarded by Putin, was convicted of armed robbery. 19 675 37 Previously in trend: War

A student from Zambia, who was serving a term in a Russian prison, died in Ukraine: Zambia demands immediate explanation from Russia A student from Zambia, who was serving a term in a Russian prison, died in Ukraine: Zambia demands immediate explanation from Russia Zambia has asked Russia to explain how one of its citizens, who was serving a prison term in Moscow, ended up on a battlefield in Ukraine and was killed there. 15 092 52 Previously in trend: War

Armed Russian convicts in ranks of Russian army regularly leave units and try to desert - General Staff Armed Russian convicts in ranks of Russian army regularly leave units and try to desert - General Staff AFU General Staff released information on cases of desertion by prisoners who were mobilized in Russia and sent to Ukraine. 8 566 47 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

In Russian Federation, army is staffed with convicts, promising them full amnesty, and monitoring relatives of soldiers killed in Ukraine, - MID In Russian Federation, army is staffed with convicts, promising them full amnesty, and monitoring relatives of soldiers killed in Ukraine, - MID In view of the significant losses in the war in Ukraine, the Russian Federation has intensified recruitment for private military companies. Due to the lack of volunteers, recruitment in places of deprivation of liberty is being intensified. Such "recruits" are planned to be sent to the Donetsk region. 4 905 24 Previously in trend: War